wash down
Third Person
washes down
Present Participle
washing down
Past Tense
washed down
Past Participle
washed down
1
to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food
- As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea.
- The waiter suggested a citrusy cocktail to wash down the tangy flavors of the seafood dish.
- It's essential to wash down the rich chocolate cake with a cup of coffee.
- She enjoyed the spicy meal and decided to wash it down with a glass of cold water.
- We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.
2
to carry something downward with the movement of a liquid
- The river's current washed down debris from upstream.
- The overflowing river washed down branches and leaves onto the riverbank.
- The melting snow on the mountain washed down mud onto the road.
- The storm washed debris down the river.
- The plumbing issue washed water down into the unit below.
Synonyms:
3
to clean the entire length or surface of something
- The street sweeper helps wash down the streets in urban areas.
- The janitorial staff has to wash down the hallways every evening.
- It's essential to regularly wash down the surfaces in the kitchen.
- I'll wash down the windows to make them sparkling clean.
- They washed the exterior walls down to remove dirt and stains.